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LAUREN BLOCK, PA-C

Physician Assistant in BISMARCK, North Dakota. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
405
Medicare Part D claims · 104 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
68.6795/100
▼ 14 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$108.05
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: LAUREN BLOCK, PA-C is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in BISMARCK, North Dakota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 405 claims across 104 beneficiaries — 7% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 68.6795/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $108.05 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: LAUREN BLOCK, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 68.6795 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 405 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

LAUREN BLOCK, PA-C at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/28/2014

NPI 1750799391

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

405 49% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

68.6795/100 14.42049999999999% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Dakota

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers

North Dakota providers

Physician Assistant share within North Dakota

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within North Dakota

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LAUREN BLOCK, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
68.6795/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 68.6795/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 68.6795/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

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LAUREN BLOCK, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in BISMARCK, North Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1750799391. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

LAUREN BLOCK, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 222 N 7TH ST, BISMARCK, ND, 58501, with a listed phone of (701) 323-5300. NPI 1750799391 was issued on 07/28/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLOCK most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 405 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 104 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 24.2%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 68.6795/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 69.1827, Cost 52.0966), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

222 N 7TH ST
BISMARCK, ND 58501

Provider Details

NPI 1750799391
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/28/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

68.6795
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
69.1827
Quality
52.0966
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAUREN BLOCK, PA-C bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

ASHEVILLE HEART PA
ASHEVILLE, NC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for LAUREN BLOCK, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$108

Largest payer

Baxter Healthcare

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

LAUREN BLOCK, PA-C — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 405 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

405
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
104
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
446
Total Day Supply
8,653
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$10K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
98 (24.2% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.29
Gender Split
27% female / 73% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Tramadol Hcl
56
Furosemide
45
Metoprolol Tartrate
43
Potassium Chloride
36
Amiodarone Hcl
27
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
22
Oxycodone Hcl
22
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
17
Atorvastatin Calcium
14
Eliquis
Apixaban
14

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Physician Assistant Overview

How LAUREN BLOCK, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

LAUREN BLOCK, PA-C's 405 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in North Dakota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BLOCK.

Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAUREN BLOCK, PA-C's specialty?
LAUREN BLOCK, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in BISMARCK, North Dakota. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does LAUREN BLOCK, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAUREN BLOCK, PA-C wrote 405 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 104 beneficiaries.
What is LAUREN BLOCK, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
LAUREN BLOCK, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 68.6795/100 (Quality: 69.1827, Cost: 52.0966). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LAUREN BLOCK, PA-C located?
LAUREN BLOCK, PA-C is located at 222 N 7TH ST, BISMARCK, ND, 58501. Phone: (701) 323-5300.
What is LAUREN BLOCK, PA-C's NPI number?
LAUREN BLOCK, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750799391, issued on 07/28/2014.
Does LAUREN BLOCK, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAUREN BLOCK, PA-C's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $10K in brand drug costs.
Does LAUREN BLOCK, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, LAUREN BLOCK, PA-C had 98 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 24.2%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAUREN BLOCK, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAUREN BLOCK, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tramadol Hcl, Furosemide, Metoprolol Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAUREN BLOCK, PA-C accept Medicare?
LAUREN BLOCK, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 405 Part D claims and 104 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAUREN BLOCK, PA-C's credentials?
LAUREN BLOCK, PA-C's NPI is 1750799391 with credentials PA-C. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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